Privacy Policy

    BoardTab is a Chrome extension that transforms your new tab page into a visual Kanban board for tab management. Here's exactly how we handle your data and protect your privacy.

    Last updated: July 16, 2025

    Data we collect and store

    Local browser storage only

    BoardTab stores all your tab organization data locally in your browser using Chrome's storage APIs. No browsing data, tab contents, or personal information leaves your device.

    What we store locally

    • Tab organization data: Column layouts, tab groupings, custom board configurations per browser window
    • Tab statistics: View counts, creation timestamps, last accessed times (automatically deleted after 90 days)
    • User preferences: Theme settings (light/dark), column width, default view mode, display options
    • Task data: User-created tasks, descriptions, due dates, completion status for the task management feature
    • Pro license information: JWT tokens for subscription verification, customer email for Pro users

    Automatic data cleanup

    Tab statistics older than 90 days are automatically deleted to minimize data storage. All other data persists until you manually delete it or uninstall the extension.

    What we never collect

    • • Tab URLs, page content, or website data
    • • Browsing history or search queries
    • • Personal information beyond Pro user email
    • • Analytics or tracking data
    • • Keystroke logging or form data

    Limited external data transmission

    Pro subscription management only

    The only data that leaves your browser relates to Pro subscription management through secure, encrypted connections to our license verification service and Stripe payment processing.

    What data is transmitted

    • Payment processing: Customer email and payment information sent securely to Stripe for Pro subscriptions
    • License verification: JWT tokens verified with our Cloudflare Workers service for Pro feature access
    • Google Fonts: Material Icons font loaded from Google's CDN for the user interface

    Third-party services

    • Stripe: Secure payment processing for Pro subscriptions ($2/month)
    • Cloudflare Workers: License verification and JWT token management
    • Google Fonts: Material Icons CDN for user interface elements

    Browser permissions explained

    Chrome extensions must declare all permissions upfront. BoardTab requires specific permissions to provide tab management functionality, but we don't abuse them or access unnecessary data.

    <all_urls>

    Access all websites to manage tabs across any domain. Required for the visual tab organization features but we never read page content or track browsing behavior.

    storage

    Save your board layouts, preferences, and tab organization data locally in Chrome's storage

    tabs

    Monitor and manage browser tabs for the Kanban board organization and statistics features

    tabGroups

    Integration with Chrome's native tab groups for enhanced organization features

    bookmarks

    Create bookmarks from organized tabs for saving important tab collections

    notifications

    Display helpful notifications for Pro features and important extension updates

    idle

    Detect user activity state for Pro analytics features and tab usage tracking

    Your data rights and control

    Complete local control

    Since all your tab organization data is stored locally in Chrome, you have complete control. Uninstalling the extension or clearing Chrome's extension data removes all BoardTab information.

    Chrome Sync integration

    If you use Chrome Sync, your BoardTab preferences may sync across your devices. You can disable this in Chrome's sync settings if you prefer device-specific configurations.

    Pro subscription data

    Pro users can manage billing information through Stripe's secure customer portal. Canceling your subscription immediately revokes Pro features but preserves your local data.

    Security measures

    Local data security

    All data is stored using Chrome's secure storage APIs with built-in encryption and access controls. Only BoardTab can access its stored data.

    Pro license verification

    Pro subscriptions use secure JWT tokens with ES256 encryption and digital signatures. License verification happens through encrypted connections to our Cloudflare Workers service.

    Payment security

    All payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI DSS compliant payment processor. BoardTab never sees or stores credit card information.

    Contact us about privacy

    Have questions about this privacy policy or how BoardTab handles your data? We're committed to transparency and protecting your privacy.

    Email us at support@boardtab.com for any privacy-related questions or concerns.